Photo Sensor & Camera Features For Automobiles

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U.S. Patent : Pending

Inventor : Raymond O'Hara King, Jr.

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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative new Photo Sensor & Camera Features For Automobiles we are currently seeking investors and manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention. Interested parties can reach the attorney at the contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

The present invention relates to a recording system, and more specifically to a proximity sensor and impact recording system including photo sensors and cameras placed on a user's vehicle for detecting the proximity of other vehicles in relation to the user's vehicle. When other vehicles are within a pre-determined range of the user's vehicle, sensors are activated. When the other vehicles make contact with the user's vehicle, a photo of the other vehicle is taken. The system prevents other drivers from committing 'hit and run' situations.


Objects of the present invention:

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system that includes at least one photo-sensor

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system wherein the photo-sensors are strategically placed to observe other vehicles to the front, back, passenger and driver sides of the vehicle

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system wherein the photo-sensors are activated on the front and back of the vehicle when the other vehicle is within 10 feet of the vehicle

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system wherein the photo-sensors are activated on the driver and passenger of the vehicle when the other vehicle is within 5 feet of the vehicle

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system that includes at least one camera that takes at least one picture of the object impacting the vehicle

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system that can be activated when the vehicle is off, to record 'hit and run' impacts

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system that includes a display within the vehicle to indicate to the user where other vehicles are in relation to the user's vehicle

  • to provide a proximity sensor and impact recording system that automatically sends the photograph to the user's insurance company and the local police department

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.


LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
10 present invention 37 roof
12 user vehicle 38 driver side of user vehicle
14 camera 40 passenger side of user vehicle
16 sensor 42 further vehicle
17 housing 44 activation distance
18 timer 45 second activation distance
20 display 46 user
22 front vehicle indicator 48 roof mounting plate
24 rear vehicle indicator 50 connection to display unit
26 driver side of vehicle indicator 52 auto focus lens
28 passenger side of vehicle indicator 54 pivotal member
30 system activated button 56 rear signal
32 parked button 58 front signal
34 front of user vehicle 60 passenger side signal
36 back of user vehicle

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Figure 1 is a perspective view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 2

Figure 2 is an illustrative view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 3

Figure 3 is an illustrative view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 4

Figure 4 is an illustrative view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 5

Figure 5 is an illustrative view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 6

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the display unit of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

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FIGURE 7

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the camera and sensor of the proximity sensor and impact recording device of the present invention.

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FIGURE 8

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the proximity sensor and impact recording system of the present invention.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787
E-Mail patent@invention.net

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